How many cups of veggies do you eat per day? - Page 2

livinlarge · 01-15-2009, 09:56 AM

I eat a ton of veggies. I haven't kept track of how much and I don't intend to as long as I continue to lose weight.

Roasted, in omelets, salads, and using sp. squash under my stir-fry instead of a pasta. Fried cabbage. The list goes on & on.

sandyn · 01-17-2009, 10:19 AM

I am in the minority here. Veggies make me hungry and sometimes set off cravings, so I avoid them

polarbear · 01-17-2009, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by fawn

4 cups in my morning smoothie.......

John!! I just put two and two together! I didn't realize that was you.......until I saw your handsome face!! I'm used to seeing that blue tongue. It's nice to see your face again.

Thanks so much Fawn. I was embarrassed and trying to hide. But Jenny outed me! I've missed everyone.

Jean@125 · 01-17-2009, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by sandyn

I am in the minority here. Veggies make me hungry and sometimes set off cravings, so I avoid them

Me too. I have to be really careful with veggies as well. Broccoli definitely sets off cravings for me. Romaine I can do in small amounts. More importantly I have to make sure the dressing is truly as sugar free as I can possibly get.

fawn · 01-17-2009, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by polarbear

Thanks so much Fawn. I was embarrassed and trying to hide. But Jenny outed me! I've missed everyone.

Never be embarrassed handsome! It's a journey and we're all here for the ride!

VanjaJames · 01-17-2009, 12:07 PM

So do you guys find that upping the veggies you get more or fewer cravings for starchy carbs, sweets, or dairy?

Fruit seems to be a no go for me (craving magnet) but hoping veggies will be different. Satueeing them in fat helps, hahah.

fawn · 01-18-2009, 09:36 AM

I don't get the extreme cravings from whole foods that others claim. I feel better on higher veggies and fruit. Never do I eat my carbohydrates without a fat. I only get cravings when I consume dessert type items which are infrequent for me. If I make a cheesecake, I sit down and eat a piece every night until it's gone so I make them only when having company.

jacksmixedtape · 01-18-2009, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by VanjaJames

So do you guys find that upping the veggies you get more or fewer cravings for starchy carbs, sweets, or dairy?

Fruit seems to be a no go for me (craving magnet) but hoping veggies will be different. Satueeing them in fat helps, hahah.

Upping veggies does not trigger cravings for me. Carrots and even apples do not trigger my sweet tooth. That might just be the L-glumatine or Chromium working its magic, though!

steady · 01-18-2009, 01:39 PM

Gosh probably between 8-10 cups. Usually 2 huge salads in my "dog bowl" per day or with the cold lately I make a big pot of soup loaded with veggies and meat and eat it all day long.

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01-15-2009, 09:56 AM	#31
livinlarge Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: IL Posts: 880 Gallery: livinlarge Stats: 180/158/? WOE: LC Start Date: 5/1/09 LAST TIME	I eat a ton of veggies. I haven't kept track of how much and I don't intend to as long as I continue to lose weight. Roasted, in omelets, salads, and using sp. squash under my stir-fry instead of a pasta. Fried cabbage. The list goes on & on.

01-17-2009, 10:19 AM	#32
sandyn Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 354 Blog Entries: 1 Gallery: sandyn	I am in the minority here. Veggies make me hungry and sometimes set off cravings, so I avoid them

01-17-2009, 12:07 PM	#36
VanjaJames Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 577 Gallery: VanjaJames Stats: 150/130/125 5'5'' WOE: Spartan Diet, MEVY/Candida diet Start Date: 10/2008	So do you guys find that upping the veggies you get more or fewer cravings for starchy carbs, sweets, or dairy? Fruit seems to be a no go for me (craving magnet) but hoping veggies will be different. Satueeing them in fat helps, hahah.

01-18-2009, 09:36 AM	#37
fawn Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 12,209 Gallery: fawn Stats: sz 18/4 WOE: Whole organic, free range, wild caught, pastured Start Date: February 7, 2000	I don't get the extreme cravings from whole foods that others claim. I feel better on higher veggies and fruit. Never do I eat my carbohydrates without a fat. I only get cravings when I consume dessert type items which are infrequent for me. If I make a cheesecake, I sit down and eat a piece every night until it's gone so I make them only when having company.

01-18-2009, 01:39 PM	#39
steady MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Las Vegas via NYC Posts: 1,568 Gallery: steady Stats: 110/90 5'2 WOE: ATKINS Start Date: Feb 2007	Gosh probably between 8-10 cups. Usually 2 huge salads in my "dog bowl" per day or with the cold lately I make a big pot of soup loaded with veggies and meat and eat it all day long.